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Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,464

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $1,392

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,728

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelEclipseForester
TrimGT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,699 $27,895
Base Invoice $22,411 $26,005
Premium Sport Package 3,270  
5-speed shiftable automatic 900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
Premium Sport Package 2,871  
5-speed shiftable automatic 851  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 4,170 1,336
Options (change) 3,722 1,077
Destination 595 625
Total Price $28,464 $29,856
Total Invoice $26,728 $27,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,228
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,452
Model Year20062006
ModelEclipseForester
TrimGT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$28,464$29,856
Adjustments for Features0-2,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,464$27,236
Total Invoice$26,728$27,707
Adjustments for Features0-2,431
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,728$25,276

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006
ModelEclipseForester
TrimGT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Side curtain airbags$350 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,625$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,431

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See a complete comparison of Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006
ModelEclipseForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in99.4 in
Length179.7 in176.6 in
Width72.2 in68.3 in
Height53.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom34.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.757.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

Premium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Metal pedals75No
235/45VR18 tires400No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested282575%
Total Not Requested95025%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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